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Dan Boyle's awesome end-to-end rush and goal last night. Ryan Suter co-stars as "the Pylon". http://www.bobsblitz.com/2013/04/sharks-defenseman-dan-boyle-went-end.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I'd embed, but I don't know how to get the properties of a non-yo...

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Sooo... in his first period as a New York Ranger, Ryane Clowe has two assists and his first goal of the season - points on all three goals, as it is currently 3-0 for New York, against Pittsburgh. Storybook beginning for him.

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I haven't seen CoffeeforClosers posting hereabouts, but he posted a link to this on fb. Apparently, in the Jays/Tribe game, a Cleveland batter slipped his grip and the bat ended up in the stands, in the hands of this guy. http://www.waitingfornextyear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PsychoJaysFanBat....

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This is so much fun that I'll wade through the condescension a bit longer, here. Theoretically, Saskatoon could have finished last in its league, missed its playoffs altogether, but put together a short burst of good play and win the Cup, right? With the unpredictable nature of a short series, it ha...

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Scottie wrote:You can disagree all you want but you're still dead wrong.

Oh, stop it. Everybody who's disagrees with you is wrong? Settle down.

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At risk of getting another verbal pummeling, I'll note that I still disagree with you guys. The World Cup includes what, 32 teams? This is four. I agree with the author that one randomly selected team does not belong in this elite group. /ducking They're not randomly selected. They're the host team...

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And sancarlos gets to root for Raffi Torres! Yeah, how weird is that? I felt the same out-of-sorts way when the Sharks acquired Jody Shelley some years ago. But, the Sharks did need somebody good enough to play in the playoffs who is rough around the edges, so I certainly understand this move. But,...

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At risk of getting another verbal pummeling, I'll note that I still disagree with you guys. The World Cup includes what, 32 teams? This is four. I agree with the author that one randomly selected team does not belong in this elite group.

/ducking

sancarlos

I hadn't heard that one. Since we have our first GOP governor in forever and the GOP has had a majority in the state legislature for a while now, they'e been trying all kinds of crazy shit. Good times. Whenever these stories come up (e.g. the amendment to our constitution banning same-sex marriage)...

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Housing prices in the Bay Area are exploding upwards right now (again), as the Facebook/Google/VC, etc. money gets spread around. Seriously, I could not afford to buy the home I live in now, if I had to do it over again - and I thought I paid way too much back then. I'd love to retire someday to som...

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Good article about the problem of including a host team in the Memorial Cup tournament. But the fact that the Memorial Cup format will never be changed doesn't mean it isn't incredibly unfair. The purpose of the tournament is to showcase the best junior hockey clubs in Canada. Including a team that...

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Even if Clowe doesn't score much for the Rangers, I think he is what they need up front: a tough power-forward who will muck in the corners and keep the other teams from leaning so much on the Lady Byng types like Gaborik and Brad Richards. Clowe does go a bit nuts at times, but he wil drive the net...

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Bob McKenzie of TSN reporting that Clowe to Rangers deal being finalized, with price likely being 2nd and 3rd round picks + another 2nd, conditional on re-signing.

Clowe has Iginla-like control over his destination, and supposedly he vetoed a move to Vancouver.

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Nnamdi Asomugha to the 49ers in a one-year deal.

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Well, the Sharks have won four in a row to move into 6th place in the West, but they still look to be dumping older guys who'll be UFA, and looking to the future. First, Douglas Murray to Pittsburgh. Then, this morning, Michal Handzus to Chicago. And, now, Ryane Clowe is not dressing for tonight's g...

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AB_skin_test wrote:Now that things have settled down, I expect Billcross, bttg, BCG11, coz, and brainbo to show up any second.

Ah, yes. When was the last time any of you heard from/about Brainbo? Didn't she have some health issues? Howard, DSG, Rass?

Any word of phxgators?

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But solid appreciation isn't the norm right now. Yeah, you have to estimate that one on your own. But, I do believe the economy is improving (at least here where I live), and I'd bet on appreciation wherever the economy is rebounding. And, D, in a location like yours, where monthly rents are steep ...

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I know it seems like renting is throwing away money, but paying interest on a mortgage is throwing away money as well. It takes several years before your mortgage payments start paying down the principle of the loan, so you really aren't getting much equity out the first 5-10 years of the mortgage....

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In this tiny interest rate environment, I'd certainly buy, if one can afford the down payment and expects to stay in the area. As was said before, focus on location overy any other factor - you want to buy in an up and coming area that can be expected to be more desirable in future years. A place wi...

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"I think it was a pretty big commitment, not only on the school’s part, but it was a pretty big commitment on my part especially what’s out there and the opportunities that are out there to show my loyalty to UNM and how much I appreciate UNM and how much I want to continue to build this thing...

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Did GP captain the Montreal Junior Canadiens?

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done.

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Pretty cool, DSafe!

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howard wrote:Did she say, "suck it, Trebek"?

jeez, howard. Didn't you catch Rush's reference to the lyrics of Helpless? Mebbe gonna have to take your old-guy-rocker membership card away.

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The Sybian wrote:Keep swinging, no matter how lamely, and you are going to get some hits.

That's it. Number of hits. Not batting average. As my long-single brother used to say, "I'm not looking for Miss Right. I'm looking for Miss Right Now!"

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Shirley wrote:My apologies to Rass, the lovely Ms. Hayek and her breasts.

I had to ad-block that avatar. Can't have that popping up (hey now!) so often when I'm work Swampin'.

I know it's Dave, but I totally hear Shirley saying that, in her best What's Happening voice.

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I've never signed up for Netflix. (I know - I oughta be in a museum.)

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I got a new work laptop today, and was so proud of myself for this exchange at the head office:

Yankee superfan co-worker: So, you finally upgraded from that old piece of crap, eh?
Me: Yeah, it was kinda the Vernon Wells of laptops - serviceable, but not what you want.
Him: [flips bird]

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I used to watch this back in the day, but completely lost touch with it. I need to go buy DVDs or something, since I don't get Netflix.

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Nothing but schadenfreude for that dick, Bissinger. Bronto, you can use this in your next flame war with him. (It was you, wasn't it?)

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mister d wrote:The best run team fires the best coach and gets even better!

Where's Oiler when you need him?

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Dumervil's had some injury issues, but I sure wish the Broncos had kept him. He made lots of big plays, and took pressure off Von Miller. So, congrats, BFJ. Somebody may have already said this, but who uses fax machines anymore? Just scan it and email it! What a clusterfuck. So, now the Broncos turn...

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Sabo wrote:
rass wrote:What's the word on Douglas Murray, SC? The Pens needs someone to clear the crease.

ETA: For two second round picks. Too steep?
He's Swedish.

Think Thor the Viking on skates - not Henrik Sedin.

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What's the word on Douglas Murray, SC? The Pens needs someone to clear the crease. He is trade bait. The good: Tough, physical, shot-blocker, crease-clearer, will stand up for teammates, strong as an ox. Hard checker, good fighter, good on PK. Rumored to have dated Elin Woods. The bad: Poor stick h...

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Picked up my suit today from the tailor. $310 for as close to what Javier Bardem is wearing in this pic. That's a $2,295 coat and $495 pants by Ralph Lauren Black Label. Needless to say, I have dropped my tax return into 4 more suits and an overcoat. http://www.gq.com/images/entertainment/2012/09/b...

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I think the MWC deserves some accolades. It's top isn't at the level of the Big Ten or Big East, but it's bottom is stronger than the majority of conferences. And anyway, judging on the basis of a small sample of games is similar to judging a baseball or hockey team that had a very fine regular seas...

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When did Marv Albert go blonde?

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And, not a lot of internet usage happens in Siberia.

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On a personal note, I watched my son play trumpet at an all county band competition yesterday with his middle school's honors band. He is one of 3 sixth graders asked to join the band that is made up of 7th and 8th graders from his school. I never had the chance to play an instrument in school and ...

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Good story, Bob. Good luck with all that!

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